We weren't interested in anything but Nyack or maybe Valley Cottage.

"You can go from one end of the spectrum to the other in Valley Cottage," she said.

Since Valley Cottage is a small town, the library functions as an all-purpose gathering place for residents.

Five students from Valley Cottage were killed, and 44 other students were injured.

Valley Cottage - A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.

Valley Cottage has grown too quickly, he said.

She also noted that Valley Cottage has an excellent library with a large children's section.

The town provides Valley Cottage with police, fire, rescue squad, recreation and sanitation services.

Although there are no parks, Valley Cottage has the use of the extensive Clarkstown recreation system.

The boy took the car keys and headed for his father's house in Valley Cottage, N.Y., nine miles away.